What is special period in SAP (FI - Financial Accounting)?

SAP Term: special period

• Component: FI

• Component Name: Financial Accounting

• Description: A posting period used to divide the last regular posting period for closing operations. A maximum of twelve posting periods and four special periods make up a fiscal year.

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• Key Concepts: 
  Special period is a feature in SAP Financial Accounting (FI) that allows users to post documents to a period other than the current period. This feature is useful when documents need to be posted to a period that has already been closed, or when documents need to be posted to a future period. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the special period feature, users must first activate the feature in the Customizing settings. Once activated, users can post documents to a special period by selecting the “Special Period” option in the document header. The user must then enter the desired posting date and period. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When using the special period feature, it is important to remember that only certain types of documents can be posted to a special period. Additionally, users should be aware that posting documents to a special period may have an impact on other areas of SAP, such as reporting and analytics. 
  
  Related Information: 
  For more information on using the special period feature in SAP FI, please refer to the SAP Help Portal or contact your local SAP support team.